Cork Smokers Offered Free GP Consultations to Mark World No Tobacco Day

30 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie To mark the WHO’s World No Tobacco Day tomorrow, MeeDoc – “Europe’s largest telemedicine provider” – is offering free GP consultations to help Cork smokers kick the habit for good. Anyone who requests a ‘Quitting Smoking’ consultation through the MeeDoc app on Tuesday can use the code SMOKEFREE... Read More

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30th May, 2016

Avondhu Blackwater Partnership community food project

30 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork county community food project has been announced as one of 13 all island projects to receive funding from safefood for the 2016-18 Community Food Initiatives (CFI) Programme launched last week. The CFI programme is designed to positively influence the eating habits of families in low income... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

30th May, 2016

Show jumping: Peter Moloney and Arbutus Ohio win Maryville round of Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league

30 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Co Waterford’s Peter Moloney scored his first win in this years Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league, taking victory in the fourth round of the series at Maryville Stables, Carrigaline, Co Cork. Moloney, from Colligan near Dungarvan, guided the Teresa Conway-owned Arbutus Ohio to a double clear... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

30th May, 2016

Royal Cork Yacht Club host Family Fun Day this Sunday

30 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The world’s oldest yacht club, the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC), is throwing its doors open on Sunday, 5th June to families and anyone interested in sailing to come along, try sailing and enjoy free fun and entertainment for the day. Tying in with the Cork Harbour... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th May, 2016

Minister Kehoe Commends Crew of LÉ Róisín for their role in the Mediterranean

28 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. today praised the crew of LÉ Róisín under the command of her captain, Lieutenant Commander Ultan Finegan, for their continued role in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. The Minister confirmed that... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

27th May, 2016

‘Wild Atlantic Way’ passport launched

27 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Visitor Passport developed by Fáilte Ireland and An Post encourages greater exploration of communities in Cork along the west coast route We at TheCork.ie love the Wild Atlantic Way, I drove the Cork section of it two summers ago, listen here. Now, another development, Minister of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th May, 2016

Womens Business Group ‘Network Cork’ begin Summer season of events

27 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Cork kicks off the summer season with a sizzling event. The first event of the summer season will be a barbecue in Fota Island Hotel Clubhouse on Wednesday 1st June at 6pm with guest speaker Barbara Moynihan. The get-together will be an exciting networking event hosted... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th May, 2016

Hewitt College graduation

26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Leaving Certificate students from Hewitt College in Cork will graduate this afternoon. Every year, over 90% of the college’s students progress to universities and third level institutions across Ireland and the UK. Renowned psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr Fergus Heffernan, will give the keynote speech to a room... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

26th May, 2016

New attraction of ‘Pet Dog Show’ added to Cork Summer Show programme

26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Summer Show Pet Dog Show, is calling on all pooches and pedigree owners to participate in this year’s competition. The Cork Summer Show Pet Dog Show is one of the biggest dog shows in Munster and is open to pet and pedigree dogs. The 2016... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th May, 2016

Preparations continue for West Cork Chamber Music Festival 2016

26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Friday 1 – Saturday 9 July, Bantry, West Cork. The West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 21st Anniversary from 1st to 9th July with a vibrant programme of concerts in St Brendan’s Church and Bantry House in the beautiful surroundings of Bantry, Co.Cork. The programme... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th May, 2016

Dip your toes in with Cork Harbour Festival!

26 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour Festival, taking place June 4-12, features a great programme of watersport tasters and river tours guaranteed to get your summer off to an adventurous start! Take your pick of sailing, kayaking – by day or night, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Atlantic Offshore Adventure hosts ‘SUPing... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Darina Allen visits Passage West, Cork School

26 May 2016 By Elaine Muprhy elaine@TheCork.ie Five transition year students from St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, are among the thousands of students from across Ireland who are discovering that ‘The Future IS Food’. It’s an innovative experiential learning programme created by Bord Bia, and The TASTE Council of Ireland. Darina Allen visited the... Read More

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